Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- Kolkata Police has rolled out an extensive, high-intensity security and traffic management plan for the Christmas and New Year festivities, with Park Street in Central Kolkata and a major hub for the celebrations in the city - under unprecedented surveillance amid expectations of massive crowds.
Around 2500 police personnel will be deployed across the city, with nearly 1500 assigned exclusively to Park Street and another 1000 covering the surrounding areas.
The iconic stretch will effectively turn into a tightly regulated pedestrian arena from Wednesday afternoon, when Christmas celebrations peak.
Senior officers will lead the deployment. Between eight and ten Deputy Commissioners of Police and over 25 Assistant Commi...